Alajane Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I'm so excited! This is the first time I've ordered a case of clamshells and can't visualize what size box to expect for 875 clamshells. Wondering if it will be about the size of a case of wax or will it be humongous!Don't know why this is exciting me so much! I'm used to receiving supply orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyJo Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 LOL ! It's a little bigger than a 50# case of soy wax. Not much bigger.You think 875 will last a long time... but once you get started mixing and pouring... they'll all be full before you know it. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 Hopefully full and sold!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyinVA Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I just got mine last week. It is closer to the size of 2 cases of wax. At least mone was :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleasureridgecandles Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Yeah you will go through them quick. I got my case early this month and am already down to about 200 left. Will definately be ordering another case soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 As I said, this was my first time ordering from this company. Was very happy with their speedy delivery, but the clamshells seem a little less thick than the ones I'd been getting from Lonestar--I know Impact is another manufacturer that we've had co-ops from and I'll bet that's where the ones from Lonestar come from. I probably won't get a chance to pour until this weekend and am anxious to see how these hold up--hope they're as good as what I've been using. I always pour clamshells below 160° so hopefully these will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Where did you buy them from? I order from eclamshell and pour about 145-155 and they are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 That's where I got them. I wouldn't have noticed any difference if I hadn't had one of the others on hand to compare with. When I first started pouring clamshells I had a few get distorted shapes until I lowered my pouring temperature and I haven't had any issues in quite a while. Glad to hear you've had good results from the same company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyJo Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I pour at 145 and haven't had any problems with eclamshell's products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 These are reassuring responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I had ordered from Peak and ICS and from a co-op here initially, and then ordered a case from eclamshell about a year ago and I thought they were a little thinner also. I've not had any problems with them tho and will probably order more from them when I need 'em again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlomeli Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 what stock number for the clamshells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyJo Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I think most of us use the 1524's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlomeli Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I think most of us use the 1524'sOk, that's what I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Yep, that's the number I got, too. I poured some this weekend and didn't have any distortion issues. The only problem I had was separating them to use them--they stuck together more than the ones I had from Lonestar. But I've had that problem in the past with some others; had just forgotten about it because the ones from Lonestar don't stick together. But a little extra tugging is no problem for that kind of price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safetysue Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 The part number is 1524 at both Eclamshell and Impact. However Impact has a 2 case min. I tried Clamshell and never looked back. Virtually the same product for less money and you can order 1 case at a time. One word of caution is order early. They sell out often and you'll have to wait for the next production run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleasureridgecandles Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Panic Plastic has the same part number. I ordered from them once (they have a one case min as well) but found eclamshell was cheaper so I now order from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Boy the 1 case min sure helps me out, mostly for storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 I just got my second case delivered from them yesterday--the price and the shipping can't be beat! I'm always finding new reasons to be grateful for this board--I would never have found this place otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 has anyone else thought that the ones from eclamshell were just a bit thinner? I thought they weren't quite as thick as the ones from impact. I noticed this especially on the sides, between the cavity and the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 I agree, but haven't had any problems with them warping or anything except that they're harder to separate. A small problem for the price difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) eclamshells very quick, ordered one day and got them the next. They are the same as ones from Impact. Edited November 17, 2011 by kandlekrazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianad Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I've never order from eclamshells or Impact. Do their clamshells hold a full 3 oz. or more of wax? I bought a few recently from another supplier, and I'm only able to get about 2.85 oz. filled to the brim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyTru Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) has anyone else thought that the ones from eclamshell were just a bit thinner? I thought they weren't quite as thick as the ones from impact. I noticed this especially on the sides, between the cavity and the edge.eclamshell's definitely are thinner. They are jammed together so it is hard to get apart. I have bent, warped and even cracked some of them trying to get them apart. They bow out a little when filled with wax. I am not sure if the savings justifies the time spent getting them apart and quality. These are not manufactured the same regardless if they have the same #.dianad: I get the same if not a smidge more from my wax batch into the eclamshells as the impact ones. Edited November 20, 2011 by NaturallyTru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianad Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 eclamshell's definitely are thinner. They are jammed together so it is hard to get apart. I have bent, warped and even cracked some of them trying to get them apart. They bow out a little when filled with wax. I am not sure if the savings justifies the time spent getting them apart and quality. These are not manufactured the same regardless if they have the same #.dianad: I get the same if not a smidge more from my wax batch into the eclamshells as the impact ones.Thanks. I wasn't sure if I was using the right ones or not. Mine have the little circles on the bottom of each cavity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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